Working With DL32R Multi Track Audio
One of the great features of our Mackie DL32R mixer is the ability to record rehearsals and gigs in fully independent multi-track audio.
We don’t have a sound guy in my band, so this feature lets us record the soundcheck at a gig, then walk out front and play it right back. We can listen to it in the room from the audience perspective, adjusting the channel levels and EQ as necessary. Much easier than trying to walk out front while playing!More
Line 6 Helix at NAMM
I had a chance to see a live demo of the Line 6 Helix at last week’s NAMM show, and I was blown away.
They’re really taking modeling to the next level. The Helix sounds amazing, looks amazing, feels amazing.
The Helix addresses all the issues that I have with myHD500X – the legibility/visibility of the small screen, solid tuner, clean boosts, scribble strips over the buttons so I don’t need to remember what’s what. And editing on the Helix looks so simple and natural, compared to the HD500X.More
Three Les Pauls Video Shoot – Behind The Scenes
I was just looking through some photos and came across these, taken during my shoot for my Three Les Pauls video. I was really happy with how that video turned out.
OnStage Upgraded Mic Stands
We have been having some issues with four of our OnStage MS9700B+ microphone stands. We bought the “heavy duty” stands in the hopes that they will withstand the wear and tear of rehearsals and gigging. But they haven’t been so touch after all. Good news- it turns out there’s a new version of the MS9700B+ stand, and it is much better.
On a couple of the stands, the clutch mechanism at the base doesn’t hold. The thumbwheel just spins freely without locking the post – so the post drops to the floor instead of holding firmly.
Micro 4/3 Speed Booster For Low Light Video
Last month I wrote about my new Panasonic G7, and how I was having good success in low-light video. I’m using an old inexpensive manual Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 lens, along with an Fotasy FD – M4/3 adapter.
At our last night-time gig, I had to position the camera really far away for the 100mm focal length to fit the entire band in the frame.